2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - STATE GOVERNMENT — EXECUTIVE
43.41A Office of the chief information officer.
43.41A.015 Chief information officer -- Executive head and appointing authority.
RCW 43.41A.015 Chief information officer — Executive head and appointing authority.
(1) The executive head and appointing authority of the office is the chief information officer. The chief information officer shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. The chief information officer shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The chief information officer shall be paid a salary fixed by the governor. If a vacancy occurs in the position of chief information officer while the senate is not in session, the governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the senate at which time he or she shall present to that body his or her nomination for the position.
(2) The chief information officer may employ staff members, some of whom may be exempt from chapter 41.06 RCW, and any additional staff members as are necessary to administer this chapter, and such other duties as may be authorized by law. The chief information officer may delegate any power or duty vested in him or her by this chapter or other law.
(3) The internal affairs of the office shall be under the control of the chief information officer in order that the chief information officer may manage the office in a flexible and intelligent manner as dictated by changing contemporary circumstances. Unless specifically limited by law, the chief information officer shall have complete charge and supervisory powers over the office. The chief information officer may create such administrative structures as the chief information officer deems appropriate, except as otherwise specified by law, and the chief information officer may employ staff members as may be necessary in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 703.]
Notes:
| Effective date -- Purpose -- 2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
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